Reichenau

Reichenau is an island and town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. At 4.5 km long and 1.5 km wide, it is the largest island on Lake Constance (Bodensee).

Understand
Reichenau island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its abbey. Reichenau has been occupied since 724, when the abbey was founded.

Reichenau is sometimes known as the "vegetable island." The island is covered in vegetable fields and greenhouses. It is also known for its wineries.

One of Germany's largest wildlife sanctuaries is i Reichenau, where the causeway meets the mainland.



Get in

 * By car Reichenau is attached to the mainland by a causeway. Follow the signs from road B33.
 * By train Take the train to the station "Reichenau" on the mainland, then catch a bus 7372 onto the island.
 * By bus Catch bus 7372 from Konstanz-Wollmatingen or from the Reichenau train station.
 * By boat From April until October there are boat connections, operated by BSB, to Reichenau from Konstanz and Radolfzell.
 * By bicycle The causeway onto the island is nearly 3 km long and has a dedicated paved path for cyclist, inline skaters and pedestrians.

Get around
The island isn't very big. The bus stops at a couple of places when it comes through, but the best way to get around is to walk, bike, or drive. Walking and biking are especially nice since there are several pedestrian/cycle paths.

Bicycle rental is possible from:

Go next

 * The Black Forest (Schwarzwald) in Germany is about 2 hours away by train or 1.5 hours by car.
 * Other cities and towns on Lake Constance. Especially recommended are Konstanz, Meersburg, Lindau and Bregenz.
 * Stein am Rhein
 * See the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen